Sci-Port Discovery Center

Sketching the Wild
2026-02-18 08:00 - 2026-03-13 23:30 (America/Chicago)
We’re excited to announce a special arts-and-science collaboration! Sci-Port Discovery Center, in partnership with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, will present Sketching the Wild — a juried gallery exhibition coming to Artspace in downtown Shreveport.
The exhibition will be on display April 11–May 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 11 from 5:30–7:00 PM.
This exhibition is part of a larger celebration of science illustration happening across our community, coinciding with Natural Histories: 400 Years of Scientific Illustration, a temporary exhibition opening March 11 at Sci-Port that explores the beauty, history, and impact of scientific illustration through collaborations with regional and national partners.
Call for Artists — Submissions Now Open
We are currently accepting artwork submissions for Sketching the Wild. There is no cost to enter, and all entries will go through a juried review process. Artists may submit work in the following categories:

K–12 Students

College / University Students

General Public

Professional Artists

Submission form: https://forms.gle/MGjcYhveUZJGf92s5
Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Artist Notifications: By Friday, March 20, 2026

Exhibition Dates: April 11–May 22, 2026

Opening Reception: April 11, 5:30–7:00 PM
